Technical Manager
Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Lead technical delivery of construction projects from tender to completion.
12 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
Description
technical lead
drawing review
design management
cost budgeting
team coordination
client liaison
- Collation and review of existing drawing information to establish accurate project data and
- To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion.
- Review of Intrusive Reports in conjunction with external Consultants and Fire Engineer and agree with
- Produce, monitor and update development fees & utility costs budgets and cash flows for all project phases.
- Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of height of building.
- Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project.
- Manage the technical and design process of the project from Site investigation and briefing through Planning Consent to
- To manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for
- Co-ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process monitoring progress to ensure the delivery
- Ensure all co-ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer’s agent and client.
- Provide post-completion technical support as required.
- Act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of the
- To manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping.
- Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing.
Requirements
building regs
cdm
health safety
onc/hnc
nvq
5 years
- Conversant with building regulations and CDM Regulations, and Health and Safety.
- Professional qualification from recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction
- Minimum of 5 years working within the built environment
Benefits
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Share save and share incentive schemes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
Culture + Values
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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